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How to get from Rotterdam to Leiden?

Planning to travel to Rotterdam from Leiden and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Rotterdam to Leiden, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Rotterdam and Leiden, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS or Blablacar), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Rotterdam Leiden trip.

For your trip from Rotterdam to Leiden, you have several transportation options

Rotterdam to Leiden train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Rotterdam Leiden train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Rotterdam Leiden

Carpooling from Rotterdam to Leiden is perfect if you want to travel to Leiden in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Rotterdam or Leiden.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Rotterdam to Leiden transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Rotterdam Leiden Travel Information

Departure city
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Destination city
Leiden
Netherlands
Distance
16 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Rotterdam to Leiden easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Rotterdam to Leiden easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Rotterdam and Leiden that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS or Blablacar to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Rotterdam and Leiden with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Rotterdam and Leiden

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Rotterdam to Leiden?
Comfort Trains between Rotterdam and Leiden generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for travelers.
Cost Rotterdam Leiden train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Rotterdam to Leiden?
Friendliness Carpooling from Rotterdam to Leiden is often more pleasant and friendly than other modes of transportation, especially if you share the ride with nice people.
Reliability You have to rely on the punctuality and reliability of the driver for your Rotterdam Leiden trip. He is not always on time.

Where to start from in Rotterdam? Where do I arrive in Leiden?

Departure stations in Rotterdam

Rotterdam Centraal
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Leiden Arrival Stations

Leiden Centraal
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Trains Rotterdam Leiden

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Rotterdam to Leiden that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Rotterdam to Leiden. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Rotterdam and Leiden.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Rotterdam to Leiden. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

Train companies between Rotterdam and Leiden

Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS
Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS
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Carpool Rotterdam Leiden

The duration of a carpool trip between Rotterdam and Leiden also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Rotterdam to Leiden depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Rotterdam-Leiden, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

Carpooling platform Rotterdam Leiden

Blablacar
Blablacar
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